The beating heart of North Queensland: Cowboys have more than a stadium of fans behind them
When the Cowboys run out in the preliminary final against the Eels before a sell-out home crowd on Friday, they will do so for more than the 25,000 present.
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Swans axe McDonald for AFL grand final
Sydney have dumped young forward Logan McDonald for the AFL grand final but named Sam Reid, while Geelong have included Max Holmes in their team.
Cats ready for Franklin, Papley AFL tests
Geelong's defenders are ready to tackle Sydney's star-studded forward line in the AFL grand final, including superstar Lance Franklin and gun small Tom Papley.
Meninga makes stand over Kangaroos loyalty
Australian coach Mal Meninga only wants players in his Kangaroos squad who believe in the cause and not those 'umming and aahing' over their loyalty
Nicholls still not ready to exit Souths
Mark Nicholls convinced himself last summer it was OK to leave South Sydney because he still had a whole NRL season before exiting. But he is still not ready.
Geelong locals push Cats to AFL success
Geelong-born and bred players such as Jack Henry, Jed Bews and Tom Atkins are helping drive the Cats' push for a fourth AFL premiership since 2007.
Swain cops six-week ban for Tupaea offence
Wallabies forward Darcy Swain will miss Australia's next three Tests over the ugly incident that ended the season of All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea.
Fagan rejects AFL racism claims
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has followed Alastair Clarkson in denying claims of racism during the pair's time at Hawthorn, and has welcomed an AFL investigation.
Roos must make use of firepower: Cahill
Tim Cahill hopes the Socceroos' next generation of firepower is used more effectively than it was during a barren campaign in Russia four years ago.
Glory avoid dreaded five-month road stint
Perth Glory will use Macedonia Park as a temporary home venue this season after being left dudded by a delay to the upgrade of HBF Park.
Aussie Smith an ‘outside the box’ SL coach
Leeds CEO Gary Hetherington says Australian Rohan Smith got the Leeds coaching job because he was able to think "outside the box."
Croft ‘regains love’ for rugby league
Former Melbourne and Brisbane NRL five-eighth Brodie Croft says he has regained his love of rugby league after being named the 2022 Super League's best player.
Addo-Carr declares his World Cup mission
Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr regards representing Australia at the World Cup as the pinnacle of the game and wants to achieve the one thing he has not done
Dutch cycling star van Vleuten crashes
Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten, one of the biggest stars at the world championships, has broken her elbow but still hopes to ride in Saturday's road race .
Ilias flags Kikau as his toughest NRL test
Lachlan Ilias has been labelled the NRL's best defensive half but the South Sydney youngster expects to have his work cut out against Viliame Kikau.
AFL Indigenous roads pockmarked by racism
Hawthorn's racism controversy is the latest in a long line of incidents in the VFL/AFL.
Cahill’s tip for ALM World Cup hopefuls
Tim Cahill says the onus will be on the Australian-based players to do the extra work before the A-League Men's season begins to command a World Cup spot.
Mindset coach unlocks Cowboys’ Tom Gilbert
As he approaches an NRL preliminary final, Cowboys forward Tom Gilbert has credited psychologist Jo Lukins for helping him find balance on and off the field.
Panthers a shining light for youth: To’o
Penrith winger Brian To'o insists he and Jarome Luai only want to be a shining light for youth, amid questions over the latter's use of social media.
Opals’ culture back to its best: Madgen
Captain Tess Madgen says the Opals' culture has gone to "another level" in the lead-up to the FIBA Women's World Cup, which begins in Sydney this week.
DCE opens up on Manly ‘agendas’
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans says there are people at the club trying to rip it apart and has slammed what he says are personal attacks against him.
Indigenous Hawk great Burgoyne in shock
Hawthorn's Indigenous great Shaun Burgoyne says he was unaware of any racism claims during his decorated playing career at the AFL club.
Souths confirm NRL Homebush stay in 2023
South Sydney have confirmed they won't be moving to Allianz Stadium for the 2023 NRL season, instead remaining at Accor Stadium.
Leilua, Taulagi bromance is part of Cowboys finals charge
The saunas and banter 'bromance' between North Queensland's Luciano Leilua and Murray Taulagi has helped fire the club to the brink of NRL glory.
Arthur adamant all fine with Nathan Brown
Brad Arthur has insisted there are no issues with Nathan Brown at Parramatta, despite the former NSW State of Origin lock continuing to be overlooked.
Heat increases on Eels as Opacic doubtful
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has backed Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Junior Paulo to play close to an hour each in the heat of the Townsville preliminary final.
All Whites eye upset after 11-year drought
The All Whites have arrived in Brisbane frustrated by lack of opportunities and confident of an upset in their first game against the Socceroos since 2011.
Hiddink on deck for Socceroos farewell
Guus Hiddink will reprise his position on the Socceroos' bench for their World Cup farewell game in Brisbane against New Zealand, as Graham Arnold's assistant.
Oates wins Broncos award, signs new deal
The career of Brisbane winger Corey Oates was on the line at the start of the year, but he has earned a new deal and won the club's player's player award
Cats’ Cameron dials back AFL GF build-up
Three years after losing the AFL grand final with GWS, Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has hatched a plan to be at his best for his second crack at a flag.
Payten right in mix for NRL coaching gong
Todd Payten may be the conductor in North Queensland's orchestra but it's his choreography in 2022 that leaves him favourite to be the NRL's coach of the year.